How much does a Cashier make?

Updated Oct 2, 2023

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$32,792 / yrTotal Pay
$31,466 / yrBase Pay
$1,326 / yrAdditional Pay

$32,792

 / yr
$25K$43K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Cashier is $32,792 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $31,466 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,326 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Cashier

$32,792 /yr
Cashier
$33,661 /yr
Cashier Supervisor
$34,788 /yr
Lead Cashier
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Job TitleSalary
Cashier$32,792 /yr
Cashier Supervisor$33,661 /yr
Lead Cashier$34,788 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Cashier in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Cashier in United States. Employers include Google, US Navy and Indeed.

1
Google
Google
$42,924/yr
1K open jobs
4
IBM
$40,195/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Cashier in United States

1Google$42,924
2US Navy$41,682
3Indeed$41,603
4IBM$40,195
5Hyundai Motor$39,064
6General Motors (GM)$38,147
7Toyota North America$38,100
8Johnson & Johnson$37,903
9BMW Group$37,848
10U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio$37,287
Total Pay Trajectory

For Cashier

$32,792 /yr
Cashier
$33,661 /yr
Cashier Supervisor
$34,788 /yr
Lead Cashier
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Cashier?

Job TitleSalary
Cashier$32,792 /yr
Cashier Supervisor$33,661 /yr
Lead Cashier$34,788 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Cashier at different companies?

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Walmart
3.4
CashierSee 12,072 salaries from all locations

$13

 / hr
McDonald's
3.5
CashierSee 11,605 salaries from all locations

$13

 / hr
Target
3.6
CashierSee 7,885 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
The Home Depot
3.8
CashierSee 6,635 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Publix
3.8
CashierSee 3,114 salaries from all locations

$13

 / hr
Lowe's Home Improvement
3.5
CashierSee 2,539 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Whole Foods Market
3.5
CashierSee 2,446 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr

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Chick-fil-A
4.1
CashierSee 2,340 salaries from all locations

$13

 / hr
Kroger
3.1
CashierSee 2,230 salaries from all locations

$13

 / hr
H E B
4.2
CashierSee 1,992 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Panera Bread
3.4
CashierSee 1,784 salaries from all locations

$13

 / hr
Walgreens
3.1
CashierSee 1,759 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Taco Bell
3.5
CashierSee 1,628 salaries from all locations

$13

 / hr
Burger King
3.4
CashierSee 1,584 salaries from all locations

$13

 / hr
Chipotle
3.4
CashierSee 1,505 salaries from all locations

$13

 / hr
CVS Health
3.1
CashierSee 1,426 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Wendy's
3.4
CashierSee 1,353 salaries from all locations

$13

 / hr
Dollar Tree
3
CashierSee 1,268 salaries from all locations

$13

 / hr
Dunkin'
3.2
CashierSee 1,223 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Shoprite Supermarkets
3.3
CashierSee 1,134 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
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Cashier Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Walmart Cashier salaries - 12,072 salaries reported$13/hr
McDonald's Cashier salaries - 11,605 salaries reported$13/hr
Target Cashier salaries - 7,885 salaries reported$14/hr
The Home Depot Cashier salaries - 6,635 salaries reported$14/hr
Publix Cashier salaries - 3,114 salaries reported$13/hr
Lowe's Home Improvement Cashier salaries - 2,539 salaries reported$14/hr
Whole Foods Market Cashier salaries - 2,446 salaries reported$14/hr
Chick-fil-A Cashier salaries - 2,340 salaries reported$13/hr
Kroger Cashier salaries - 2,230 salaries reported$13/hr
H E B Cashier salaries - 1,992 salaries reported$14/hr
Panera Bread Cashier salaries - 1,784 salaries reported$13/hr
Walgreens Cashier salaries - 1,759 salaries reported$14/hr
Taco Bell Cashier salaries - 1,628 salaries reported$13/hr
Burger King Cashier salaries - 1,584 salaries reported$13/hr
Chipotle Cashier salaries - 1,505 salaries reported$13/hr
CVS Health Cashier salaries - 1,426 salaries reported$14/hr
Wendy's Cashier salaries - 1,353 salaries reported$13/hr
Dollar Tree Cashier salaries - 1,268 salaries reported$13/hr
Dunkin' Cashier salaries - 1,223 salaries reported$14/hr
Shoprite Supermarkets Cashier salaries - 1,134 salaries reported$14/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Cashier in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Cashier in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $35,600, Information Technology with a median total pay of $33,354, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $33,336, Insurance with a median total pay of $32,616, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $32,598.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$35,600

    19% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$33,354

    13% Higher than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$33,336

    13% Higher than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$32,616

    11% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$32,598

    11% Higher than other industries

Government & Public Administration

Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Cashier are US Navy, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, and US Department of Veterans Affairs.

US NavyUS Navy$41,682/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Retail & Food Services?

Job openings are high in retail and food services as more Americans spend money at stores and restaurants. While retail and food services wages are lower than the national average, wage growth is higher. Jobs in retail and food services generally require little formal education or training, making these jobs accessible to most job seekers.

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Cashier

United States of America

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$100,009

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Cashier

United States of America

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$13

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Cashier

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$12

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Cashier

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$14

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Cashier and Crew Member

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$10

/hr

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4-6 years
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Cashier

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

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Cashier

United States of America

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$17

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Cashier

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$12

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Cashier

United States of America

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$22,000

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Cashier pay FAQ

The average salary for a Cashier is $32,792 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 170698 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Cashier employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Cashier in United States is $37,970 per year.

The lowest salary for a Cashier in United States is $28,411 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Cashier or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Cashier.

Cashier roles provide an entry-level job without high barriers to entry. While pay is modest, it rises as individuals progress to related roles, including that of store manager. Cashiers working in urban regions are typically paid higher salaries than cashiers working for rural or smaller banks. Cashiers are generally paid similar wages whether they work for pharmacies, food and beverage stores, general merchandise stores, gasoline stations or restaurants.

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Cashiers have the potential to earn an extra $1,325.58 every year, job flexibility, and an excellent work-life balance, which may qualiy their salaries as good. According to Glassdoor ratings, an estimated 60% of them feel satisfied with their salaries as cashiers.

Many factors influence a cashier's salary, from their location to the size, industry, and price level of the establishment. Overall, a cashier salary ranges between $24,990.79 and $43,302.87 and averages at $31,466.21. After years of experience in the field, you can progress in your career and become a cashier supervisor. In this position, you can earn a higher starting pay and a higher salary ceiling.

Location, industry, and skill level all factor into your salary as a cashier, so focus on improving one (or all three) if you want to make more from your role. Cashier salaries vary widely between industries and store types. You'll earn more at a national chain, such as Target or Walmart, than you will at a local shop, and you'll earn much more at a high-end retailer than you will at a budget one. Consider which store type satisfies your salary requirements and gain experience there. Excellent skills in customer service, sales software, time management, and urgency are vital to the role, so master them inside and out.

Generally, cashiers' roles remain routine regardless of industry, so you need to demonstrate unique knowledge or skills to gain bargaining power and negotiate for a higher salary. For instance, someone trained in multiple store areas, such as clothing and tech, in addition to cashiering, holds more weight than a candidate who just completes standard duties. If you draw new clients into the business or help maintain client relationships, your value as a cashier improves significantly. In an established position, it's easier to demonstrate your value through concrete examples. When an employer won't budge on pay, negotiate for more paid time off, a performance bonus, a promotion, or better health coverage.

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